Welcome to Memphis Black Arts Alliance
"Artistic Expression has unlimited power. It allows us to experience the creative influence of our ancestors as they laid the foundation for world-wide artistic genius. MBAA is a center that supports that genius and pledge to uphold the contributions of African American Artistry for years to come! SANKOFA!"
Lar'Juanette Williams
Executive Director (2016-2025)
IMPACT
MBAA BY THE NUMBERS
Supports over
100
Black Arts Orgs. & Leaders
Trained over
43.5K
Youth Artists
Engaged over
74K
Patrons & Guests
Employed over
4200
Artists
Our Supporters
Testimonials
Tuned In!
You have to be tuned into what's going on in Memphis and in our community.
This alliance gives us that.
This alliance gives us that.
Dedication and Talent
The dedication and talent of the people involved with this organization is astounding!
This is a true Memphis jewel and Sekida is pure gold!
This is a true Memphis jewel and Sekida is pure gold!
LarJuanette Williams Quote
Artistic Expression allows us to experience the creative influence of our ancestors as they laid the foundation for world-wide artistic genius. MBAA is a center that supports that genius and pledge to uphold the contributions of African American Artistry for years to come! SANKOFA!